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Events

Take a Tour Around the World at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will celebrate the many cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community during the 7th Annual International Festival this Sunday, Sep 10, from 3-7p.

• Come One, Come All: In conjunction with Welcoming Week NWA (Sep 8-17) — a series of events bringing together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to encourage inclusivity and collective prosperity. Experts will be present, sharing about resources for immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities.

• Global Garden: Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy dinner from one of several food truck vendors while witnessing traditional dances and musical performances on the Great Lawn. Take a stroll around the Garden and explore booths featuring arts and crafts, displays, and cultural items for sale.

The event is free, but you need to register online HERE.

Events

#NWAChampionship Week Tickets On Sale Now

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, presented by P&G, returns Sep 23 – Oct 1 to Pinnacle Country Club, bringing an exciting week of events to the region.

• On the Run: The #NWAChampionship Week will once again feature a variety of community-driven events and experiences, including the 5k @ the LPGA benefiting Mercy and an enhanced onsite area for families — the Walmart and P&G Kids Confidence Club.

• Razorback Red: Tournament officials are thrilled to announce that the field will include a robust lineup of current and former Arkansas Razorback student-athletes, including Brooke Matthews and Miriam Ayora, who both have received exemptions to compete in the event.

Tournament tickets and the full schedule of events are available at NWAChampionship.com.

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Race Through The Woods During the Here’s Johnny 10K Trail Run

Tap into your inner Jack Torrance during the inaugural Here’s Johnny 10k trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on Saturday, Oct 7.

• All Work, No Play: The Here's Johnny 10k will feature technical trails for those looking to take the next step in trail running. Racers will navigate the eerie woods of Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, starting in the misty valley and weaving through parts of the Here’s Johnny trail before returning to The Homestead.

• Shining Performance: All racers will receive a special-edition finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. Sign up by Sep 14 to guarantee your t-shirt size.

Race entry is $40. Register to run HERE.

Events

Explore the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas During the 4th Annual Tour De Tacos

The 4th Annual Tour de Tacos starts rolling this Saturday, Sep 9, bringing riders together around the love of cycling and food for a great cause!

• Support: All rides start and finish at JUNK Brands in Bentonville and benefit women and families seeking economic independence through Dress for Success. Day-of-event registration will open at 6a on Saturday, so the last-minute tacos enthusiasts can still get in on the fun!

• Taco ’bout Fun: Tour de Tacos includes 62, 30, and 7-mile bike rides along the Razorback Greenway, with restaurants and businesses set up along the path to provide cyclists food and hydration. A Block Party will be set up at the finish line, where you can enjoy taco vendors, drinks, live music, and community booths.

Learn more HERE.

Nonprofit

Celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters at the BIG Event

Celebrate the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters NWA during the annual BIG Event, taking place at Osage House in Cave Springs on Thursday, Sep 14, at 6p.

• Role Model: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas inspires the potential of youth by organizing one-to-one mentoring relationships that contribute to social and emotional development. The annual BIG Event celebrates the impact that BBBS makes in NWA and showcases the influence that our Bigs have in the community.

• Big Time: Join the celebration and see who gets named Big & Little of the Year. This is a great opportunity to network with community leaders and learn how to get involved with BBBS. There will be an open bar, a sit-down dinner, and a silent/live auction.

Learn more and reserve your seat at the BIG Event HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board. Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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In other news…

• 🚨 Last Call for Thrills! 🚨: Only two weeks left to experience the suspenseful Dial M for Murder that's had TheatreSquared's audiences buzzing. Will you join the intrigue? This show must close on Sep 17. Don't miss out!*

• 👃 Smells Like Teen Spirit: Take a trip down Nostalgia Ln with your friends at Big Box Karaoke and see who remembers the most lyrics to the hits from your teen years. Reserve a room today.*

• 🚁 Get to the Choppa! Last week, the Arkansas Helicopter Rescue Team made its first rescue in Arkansas since the team was established, responding to an injured hiker at the Buffalo River.

• ☕ Caffeine Freaks: Northwest Arkansas is becoming a bit of a coffee mecca. How many of these NWA Coffee Shops have you been to?

• 🧈 Fly: The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will release newly hatched butterflies and host a free seed ball-making station during the Monarch Flight Festival in downtown Springdale on Saturday, Sep 16.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

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